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A set of twin couches top the living room doorways from the late Italian Vogue Editor Franca Sozzi's Paris home, looking nearly as transparent as dividers.

At a Folly Beach, South Carolina, bungalow, driftwood-inspired squares are hung over the door, completing a beach vibe (but some other hanging sculptures might be nice above a door).
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Dishes and platters handed through Andrea Anson's and Gordon McCollum's households fill the kitchen's 19th-century Welsh dresser in a New York townhouse (yes this one's over a window, but it could additionally go above a door).

Neoclassical architectural details include the walls along with above-door area in this expansive Paris living room.

Custom-made doors within this Ray Booth--designed Louisiana house have paneled windows above them that seem to open the space to the outside.

Exiting a space can come with all the pomp and delight of penetrating one in the event that you've taken the opportunity to think about above-door decoration. ("Is that a thing?" You might be wondering. That swath of wall area above many doorways--those who lead between rooms and from indoors to outdoors both--can be easy to ignore when you've got four other partitions or, gasp, a whole house to decorate. Once adorned, the doorway will feel more finished and in some cases entirely opened up--way better than feeling nothing in any way, if you inquire. Here are a few of some of our favourite above-door decoration ideas.

Fixes for tenants, first-times, and anyone who doesn't wish to cut out a window to complete this task (though, scroll down in the event that you do).

The custom-painted fretwork routine above the dining room doorway in this home is by Gracie, but you may also try one utilizing Martha Stewart's DIY hints.

For homeowners seeking more transformative solutions (and who aren't reluctant to call in a builder to assist ).